Upcoming Events
Save the Date - 2nd ANNUAL GGBB WHITE PARTY
A Benefit for Equality Maryland
Date: Saturday, August 28th
Time: 8:00pm-2:00am
Location: Grand Central (1001 North Charles Street, Baltimore)
DETAILS:Guerilla Gay Bar Baltimore (GGBB) is hosting their second annual White Party on August 28th. The proceeds will benefit Equality Maryland. Click here to purchase tickets. This event is not to be missed! Special thanks to Mark Yost and Byron McFarlane for their continued support of EQMD!
Fall Happy Hour in Baltimore
Date: Thursday, September 9th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Waterstone Bar and Grille (311 West Madison Street, Baltimore)
DETAILS: Your $5 cover charge will get you a wristband. All patrons wearing wristbands will pay only for $5 for martinis and $5 for tapas all night. People who arrive during the bar's regular happy hour (before 6 PM) will also get happy hour prices. The proceeds benefit Equality Maryland and our work to ensure equal treatment under the law for LGBT Marylanders! All supporters and allies are welcome.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kevin at kevin@equalitymaryland.org or 410 685-6567.
Financial, Legal, and Medical Planning: A Primer (DC)
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Metropolitan Community Church of DC (474 Ridge Street NW, Washington DC)
DETAILS: Join us for a panel including Michelle Zavos, Mark Scurti and Kirsten Gulling to discuss a range of issues related to planning including parenting, family issues, and estate planning.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Kim at kim@equalitymaryland.org or 410-685-6567.
Financial, Legal, and Medical Planning: A Primer (Baltimore)
Date: Thursday, September 23rd
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Equality Maryland office (1201 Sharp St, 2nd floor conference room, Baltimore, MD)
DETAILS: Join us for a panel including Michelle Zavos, Mark Scurti and Kirsten Gulling to discuss a range of issues related to planning including parenting, family issues, and estate planning.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Kim at kim@equalitymaryland.org or 410-685-6567.
For African American Women Who Partner with Women: Health Issues (Baltimore)
Sponsored by: Equality Maryland and the Mautner Project
Cosponsored by: Maryland Black Family Alliance (MBFA) and the PORTAL
Date: Wednesday, October 6th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Equality Maryland office (1201 Sharp St, 2nd floor conference room, Baltimore, MD)
DETAILS: Join us for a panel including D Magrini and Rachelle Dixon to discuss the specific health issues facing African-American women who partner with women.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Kim at kim@equalitymaryland.org or 410-685-6567.
Marylanders of Color Collective Happy Hour (Baltimore)
Date: Thursday, October 7th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Waterstone Bar and Grille (311 West Madison Street, Baltimore)
DETAILS: Your $5 cover charge will get you a wristband. All patrons wearing wristbands will pay only for $5 for martinis and $5 for tapas all night. People who arrive during the bar's regular happy hour (before 6 PM) will also get happy hour prices. The proceeds benefit Equality Maryland and the Marylanders of Color Collective. Through MOCC, we work to engage with and empower both LGBT people of color and allies throughout the state in order to ensure that all voices are heard, that authentic dialogue occurs and that we are able to work together to advance equal treatment under the law for all Marylanders! All supporters and allies are welcome.
For more information or to RSVP, contact us at mocc@equalitymaryland.org or talk to Owen at owen@equalitymaryland.org or 410-685-6567.
For African American Women Who Partner with Women: Health Issues (DC)
Sponsored by: Equality Maryland and the Mautner Project
Cosponsored by: Maryland Black Family Alliance (MBFA) and the PORTAL
Date: Wednesday, October 14th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Metropolitan Community Church of DC (474 Ridge Street NW, Washington DC)
DETAILS: Join us for a panel including D Magrini and Rachelle Dixon to discuss the specific health issues facing African-American women who partner with women.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Kim at kim@equalitymaryland.org or 410-685-6567.
EQMD 2010 Signature Gala (Prince George's County) - Featuring Gov. Martin O'Malley
Date: Sunday, October 24th
Time: 5:30 pm – VIP Reception, Dinner& Program begins at 6:30 pm
Location: The Samuel Riggs Alumni Center (The University of Maryland at College Park)
At the intersection of Stadium Drive and Rt. 193 (University Blvd.)
DETAILS: On October 24, 2010, hundreds of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Marylanders and allies who support equality and fairness, will gather at Equality Maryland’s annual gala. This year’s theme is “On the Road to Equality.” Governor Martin O’Malley will be our special guest. We hope that you can join us on October 24th as our guest as we rally our community and build momentum for full marriage equality and transgender anti-discrimination legislation for the 2011 General Assembly session. You will not want to miss out on the signature event for the LGBT community in the Free State. All supporters and allies are welcome.
Click here to purchase tickets. For more information, please contact Kevin at kevin@equalitymaryland.org or 410-685-6567.
EQMD Post-Election Celebration
Date: Thursday, November 4th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Waterstone Bar and Grille (311 West Madison Street, Baltimore)
DETAILS: Equality Maryland is working hard to elect fair-minded candidates in order to protect our allies and secure the votes needs to advance gender identity anti-discrimination protections and marriage for same sex couples during the 2011 legislative session. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but let's take a moment to celebrate together after the elections. Your $5 cover charge will get you a wristband. All patrons wearing wristbands will pay only for $5 for martinis and $5 for tapas all night. People who arrive during the bar's regular happy hour (before 6 PM) will also get happy hour prices. The proceeds benefit Equality Maryland and our continued work to advance gender identity anti-discrimination protections and marriage for same sex couples. All supporters and allies are welcome.
For more information or to RSVP, contact us at mocc@equalitymaryland.org or talk to Owen at owen@equalitymaryland.org or 410-685-6567.
TransParent Day
Sunday, November 7th
TransParent Day was established to provide a day that celebrates the love between transgendered parents and their children. Equality Maryland is proud to support this important holiday! We are currently working with local partners to develop an event to commemorate TransParent Day. More information soon.